The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the UK’s original free market think tank, is partnering with the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham to offer a range of exciting educational programmes. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to manage and deliver these programmes on a fixed-term basis.

Contract Details

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract of employment for two years from the agreed commencement date, unless extended by mutual agreement, based at the Vinson Centre at the University of Buckingham, but involving travel both to the IEA’s headquarters in Westminster and to education events around the UK or abroad as required.

The postholder will work closely with the Director of the Vinson Centre and the Head of Education at the IEA, with the Head of Education acting as their line manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the IEA’s Vinson internship programme at the University of Buckingham.


• Acting as the main liaison between the IEA and the Vinson Centre, plan and deliver a selection of IEA and Vinson Centre Programmes, Competitions and Internships:
  
  
  
  • Camp Vinson: Aimed at undergraduate students.
  
  
  • Public Policy Bootcamp: Targeted at young professionals.
  
  
  • Beloff Conference: A graduate student conference focused on a specific theme.
  
  
  • Vinson Internship: 3-month research focused internship
  
  
  • Monetary Policy Essay Competition: Essay competition on monetary policy
  
  
  • Budget Challenge: sixth form competition writing their own government budget
  
  
  • The Hayek Essay Competition: Aimed at students at the University of Buckingham
  
  
  • The Vinson Centre Seminar Series: open to the public
  
  
  • The Vinson Centre Annual Conference: open to the public
  
  
  • Annual Policy Conference (Buckingham): targeted at students, academics, and industry professionals
  
  
  • Entrepreneurial Minds Seminar Series (Buckingham): open to public
  
  
  
  


• Organise and deliver the IEA’s sixth-form conferences.


• Act as the main liaison between the IEA and the Vinson Centre


• Support the broader educational mission of the IEA and University of Buckingham, as reasonably required.

The person holding this role will be encouraged to be entrepreneurial, developing their role and the IEA’s activities as opportunities present. Delivering on the core responsibilities outlined above must always come first, but we also encourage people to contribute to the broader work of the IEA in line with their interests and abilities.

Duties include, but are not restricted to:

• A strong commitment to the principles of classical liberalism and free-market economics.


• A passion and aptitude for communicating these ideas effectively to the next generation.


• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to execute major events and conferences.


• Proven experience in managing budgets and tracking expenditure.


• Excellent ability to build and maintain relationships with potential speakers and programme participants.


• Deal effectively and responsibly with young participants, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

Reporting line:

Head of Education, Samuel Cruickshank

Closing Date: 18^th July 2026

Interview/Start Dates and Contract Duration

1^st Round interviews during week starting 20^th July 2026

2^nd Round interviews during week starting 27^th July 2026

Aimed to start as soon as possible.

Application Details

Please apply through this form.

If you have any further questions or issues, please contact careers@iea.org.uk.